The Beni Hasan tomb paintings depict Semitic migrants entering Egypt c. 1870–1850 B.C.E., confirming the historical setting of Jacob’s arrival in Genesis 46.
The Beni Hasan Tomb Paintings — c. 1870–1850 B.C.E.
Jacob in Egypt (Genesis 46:1–47:31)
Jacob’s journey to Egypt reveals divine providence, Egyptian customs, and the preservation of Israel’s covenant identity.
